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Yeovil Town has new owners after SU Glovers takes ‘stewardship’ of football club
Business of Sport
The group lists the son and former wife of Canadian businessman Lance Uggla as directors
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First Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor arrives on site in Somerset
Construction
The plant’s developer, French energy giant EDF, said the delivery marked a ‘significant milestone’ for one of Europe’s largest construction projects
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South West to be º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s third-fastest growing region, EY report finds
Economy
Research from the financial services giant has forecast two South West cities will be among the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s top cities for employment growth between 2024-26
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Tech components firm Gooch and Housego expects inflation to hit profits
Engineering
The Somerset-based manufacturer said it had made 'steady' progress in reducing lead times after increasing production capacity
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Cost of Hinkley Point C nuclear plant could inflate to more than £30bn
Construction
The plant’s developer, French energy giant EDF, updated investors amid rising prices for building materials and labour
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Ambulance services providers merge in ‘multi-million pound’ deal
Deals
E-zec Medical, which has sites across the South West, has reached an agreement with Leeds-based ERS Medical
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Pub group boss slams government and suppliers on energy ‘scandal’
Energy
The chief executive of The Liberation Group - the parent firm of brewery and pub brand Butcombe - warned this year could be 'one of the worst seen' for pub closures across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Energy giant EDF's profits up in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ due to higher prices
Energy
Despite this, the French state-backed firm - which is behind the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset - said its British business recorded an overall operating loss
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Bristol 'experiences’ company generates £1.7m for small businesses
Creative & Digital
Yuup's platform allows users to buy activities such as cookery, wine tasting, circus skills and art classes
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Cheese producer Wyke Farms profits up despite increased costs
Company Results
The Somerset-based business saw global sales of its cheese and butter increase
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Voi calls for e-scooter law 'clarity' to secure industry’s future
Transport
The Swedish tech firm urged the government to set out a date for legislation on the future use of the transport devices
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£6.14m Portishead and Bristol railway line contract awarded
Deals
Engineering and construction firm Volkerfitzpatrick has been appointed by Network Rail to revive the abandoned line connecting the North Somerset town and Bristol Temple Meads station
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Big interview: How Leonardo Helicopters' new º£½ÇÊÓƵ boss is planning to transform a century-old business
Aerospace
Adam Clarke talks to BusinessLive about his vision for the historic Somerset firm, including investment in new technologies, dealing with the cost-of-living crisis and plans to 'evolve' the culture to attract top talent
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Seaweed packaging start-up secures £3m investment
Environment
Kelpi says its technology is marine safe and will help reduce the use of single-use plastic
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40,000 start-ups founded in South West despite economic challenges
South West
'Entrepreneurialism is clearly still flourishing in the South West'
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Yeo Valley’s private equity arm backs snack brand deal
Deals
The North Somerset based firm’s venture capital fund has supported The Curators’ acquisition of baked crisps brand Cheesies
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From electric planes to unmanned drones, what does the future hold for air travel?
Aerospace
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated developments in the aerospace sector, which is ramping up investment in new technologies as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic
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Designer eyewear firm Inspecs reports drop in revenue amid 'several headwinds'
Company Results
The AIM-listed company, which is headquartered in Bath, said the results were in line with revised expectations for the year
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Look inside the Western Daily Press Business Guide 2023
South West
It contains analysis of the region's economic prospects and features on sectors including agriculture, tech and aerospace
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Top 150 companies in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire revealed for 2023
South West
The Western Daily Press Annual Business Guide has named the biggest companies in the West Country for 2023
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Celtic and Co parent firm adds Somerset women’s fashion brand to portfolio
Deals
The deal is the third Refined Brands has completed in recent months
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Consultation on Hinkley Point C fish protection measures launches
Environment
The environment agency has launched a four-week consultation on the changes
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Bath University start-up lands £1.2m after developing tech that allows vaccines to be stored without fridges
Technology
EnsiliTech has developed a way to keep vaccines such as Covid-19 safe out of the fridge or deep freeze
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Surge in demand for South West farmland drives up prices
South West
Many commercial farming buyers are looking to expand as the required scale of agriculture increases, according to Savills
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